Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Lugdunum 180 | NumisLens

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 180

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 180 is a siliqua of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 180?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 180 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 180.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 180?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Portrait type: diademed.

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